DanaPoint Water Wars is an annual event held in the beautiful DanaPoint Harbor every 4th July. Participants head out in the main channel in boats ranging from small inflatables to 20+ foot fishing boats. 4th of July Water Fight - Dana Point HarborSu Barker Water wars at Dana Point Harbor 2019 created and edited by DRG using a DJI Spark Dana Point: Fourth of July Water Wars Time: July 4, all day Location: Dana Point Harbor Dana Point’s largest water gun fight is returning to the harbor for the annual Fourth of July Water Fireworks at 9 p.m. Dana Point Fourth of July Fireworks Launched from a barge off the coast of Doheny State Beach, the Dana Point Fourth of July fireworks show has been a treasured tradition since City of Dana Point Recreation works closely with local groups and City departments in a collaborative effort to offer a wide variety of community events such as: 4th of July fireworks, Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade, Car Shows, VFW Memorial Day Service, VFW Veteran's Day Service and Festival of Whales celebration events. Several whale watching tours dock from Newport Beach and Dana Point. The Dana Point Harbor transforms into a soaking battleground for the epic Dana Point Water Wars. This unofficial tradition sees residents and visitors alike take to the water in a playful free-for-all. Imagine a giant water balloon fight, but with boats! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket © 2023 Google LLC Friday, July 4, 2025. Participants head out in the main channel in boats ranging from small inflatables to 20+ foot fishing boats. There’s no official start time, minor skirmishes can be seen throughout the day, while the epic-scale battle happens around noon. Dana Point’s largest water gun fight is returning to the harbor for the annual Fourth of July Water Wars. The event is an unofficial tradition for Dana Point residents. Guests are encouraged to Dana Point Annual 4th of July Water Fight! Bring your best water gun and have fun! #4thOfJuly #Celebration #Fun #GetWet Join us on Sunday, July 4th at 9:00pm to view this incredible show. The fireworks are shot from a barge on the water, located off the coastline of Doheny State Beach. Viewed as Southern California’s best fireworks display, Dana Point is set to shoot fireworks from a barge on the water, located off the coastline of Doheny State Beach, starting at 9 p.m. With a day of celebration for many, Dana Point officials warn of a high increase in crowds coming into the area to participate in the famous commemoration DanaPoint Water Wars is an annual event, held in the beautiful DanaPoint Harbor, every 4th of July. Participants head out in the main channel in boats ranging from small inflatables to 20+ foot fishing boats. Celebrate the 4th of July with Dana Wharf! Enjoy a unique evening of fun on the water, complete with a live fireworks show and the best view in town! But on July 4, the water guns come out, and it’s every person for themselves. As the clouds began to burn off, the harbor channel became a battlefield for the dozens of residents and visitors who took part in one of the town’s signature Independence Day traditions: the Dana Point Water Wars. 4th of July Dana Point Fireworks on the Water Viewing happening at 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, United States, California 92629 on Fri Jul 04 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm The annual Fourth of July water fight in Dana Point harbor. Known for its festive atmosphere, Dana Point’s all-day celebration features the city’s biggest water fight. Locals and visitors are encouraged to bring super soakers, paddleboards, dinghies, beach chairs, and towels to join in the fun and cool off in the sun. The yearly 4th of July water gun fight at Dana Point Harbor in Dana Point, California was not interrupted by the Covid 19 pandemic. People were having fun in the water (hopefully) social distancing.
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